Democratic Primaries

ancianita

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33. There aren't any yet. And I think you know that. Gallup hasn't done a poll on the state of govt.

Reply to marylandblue (Reply #27)

Wed May 1, 2019, 10:05 PM

May 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Change Versus Experience [View all] Progressive2020 May 2019 OP

Well so far DU and just about every poll says differently. LakeArenal May 2019 #1

Most of the candidates running are outsiders of one sort or another. marylandblue May 2019 #5

That means nothing. As candidates drop out logically those number will chNge Thekaspervote May 2019 #51

But right now they are not going for Biden. He's still under 50 per cent, so marylandblue May 2019 #93

Outsiders ? treestar May 2019 #86

First of all, I said "most." Second, Sanders was always on his, out of step with others marylandblue May 2019 #92

That Is Part Of My Point Progressive2020 May 2019 #6

He's leading outside the bubble too BannonsLiver May 2019 #82

This is not a normal situation though treestar May 2019 #102

Yes 2016 the election Butterflylady May 2019 #107

No Bernie in the primary...general yes. Given the new polls, you are in the minority. Demsrule86 May 2019 #2

To me, electability is what matters and so the choice is between Woke or Win Gothmog May 2019 #3

electability means zero. its unknowable and dynamic. its a losing stance. Kurt V. May 2019 #8

We can not afford four more years of trump Gothmog May 2019 #10

Agreed musicman65 May 2019 #11

the formula is pretty simple. get behind your chosen candidate bc they excite you. Not bc of Kurt V. May 2019 #12

The issue is the definition of "weak." marylandblue May 2019 #20

OOOOH, I like this. Apple Fritter May 2019 #70

So you don't care about his policies or anything. BlueStater May 2019 #47

I can't speak for him, but, of course, Cha May 2019 #49

Let me know when he offers something other than how much better he is than Trump. BlueStater May 2019 #53

No.. I'm not saying anything Cha May 2019 #54

I constantly ask his supporters whether he stands for anything other than being better than Trump BlueStater May 2019 #71

I had a whole thread asking what his appeal is and got one policy related response... TCJ70 May 2019 #87

Adopt the playbook of Walter Mondale. namahage May 2019 #91

So you're arguing that a lack of substance is a good thing, apparently. BlueStater May 2019 #108

better than Dotard is all you need at this point treestar May 2019 #105

I live in the real world Gothmog May 2019 #73

How condescending. BlueStater May 2019 #74

If the economy remains strong, trump can win in 2020 if we nominate a weak candidate Gothmog May 2019 #79

Strong Democrats Progressive2020 May 2019 #88

He could just about coast by treestar May 2019 #103

I say Woke and WIN.. I do Cha May 2019 #32

all Democrats will be about the same JI7 May 2019 #4

the candidate that generates the most enthusiasm, excitement, change call it what you want, Kurt V. May 2019 #7

Depends on who you're running against. Honeycombe8 May 2019 #9

Obama excited people, he was charismatic. He gave good speeches. marylandblue May 2019 #24

People think way to deeply into this. WeekiWater May 2019 #13

You're not wrong. ancianita May 2019 #15

Clinton had image problems that were not just based on negative spending. marylandblue May 2019 #25

The money spent worked on Clinton. WeekiWater May 2019 #30

Relationships with the press are something you cultivate behind the scenes. marylandblue May 2019 #34

If people think this country's government needs stabilizing and reconstituting, Joe's their guy. ancianita May 2019 #14

You May Be Right Progressive2020 May 2019 #23

I absolutely believe we'll have it both ways. Joe's old, but he's never been backward ancianita May 2019 #26

Sure they may see government as a mess. marylandblue May 2019 #29

Connect "fix" with change. Consider that I think change must not be for the sake of change. ancianita May 2019 #31

Agree! Having worked in the medical profession all my life good solid change always came from Thekaspervote May 2019 #56

I agree with you and Obama. ancianita May 2019 #66

Biden is offering truckloads of change NYMinute May 2019 #16

Did the polls ask what people are looking for? marylandblue May 2019 #27

There aren't any yet. And I think you know that. Gallup hasn't done a poll on the state of govt. ancianita May 2019 #33

That's kind of my point. But I stated it as a question since I wasn't sure. marylandblue May 2019 #35

Maybe polling about govt. will come later. But for now, we just have to tap into the ones we see. ancianita May 2019 #36

There is a book called, "The Politics that Presidents Make." marylandblue May 2019 #43

Interesting. Those transformative presidents began as candidates who tapped into change. I get it. ancianita May 2019 #68

Part of the theory is at the end of era, the last president is a "disjunctive" President marylandblue May 2019 #77

I appreciate this historical analysis. Most voters don't understand or think this, but feel it. ancianita May 2019 #80

That is not how polls work NYMinute May 2019 #42

Polls can ask whatever they want to ask, but ask the wrong question and you'll get a uselessanswer. marylandblue May 2019 #44

I think the question is being asked, but indirectly Thekaspervote May 2019 #59

oh yes!! So true Thekaspervote May 2019 #58

Yes, that is exactly what Cha May 2019 #39

+1000 Thekaspervote May 2019 #57

That's it exactly treestar May 2019 #104

By the way, your post saying Biden is "establishment candidate" NYMinute May 2019 #17

I Disagree Progressive2020 May 2019 #21

I Would Also Point Out Progressive2020 May 2019 #37

American political parties are always coalitions. marylandblue May 2019 #45

Makes Sense Progressive2020 May 2019 #46

FYI: you might have said that to begin with. Your post does initially seem divisive Thekaspervote May 2019 #61

So Progressive2020 May 2019 #62

It doesn't seem divisive at all. It's thought provoking, not divisive. mtnsnake May 2019 #84

"Established" Dems are the ones Cha May 2019 #75

Thank you!! Thekaspervote May 2019 #60

Thanks For The Responses Progressive2020 May 2019 #18

Saving our country from certain destruction is exciting dalton99a May 2019 #19

Saving The Country Progressive2020 May 2019 #22

Sometimes saving the country might come first, because the way our branches are at war... ancianita May 2019 #38

You're subtly trying to push Bernie NYMinute May 2019 #48

No Progressive2020 May 2019 #55

Yup!! Thekaspervote May 2019 #63

We have a bingo! BannonsLiver May 2019 #83

Yup. Nt Nuggets May 2019 #109

If we pick the wrong candidate, we are headed for destruction anyway, even if win. marylandblue May 2019 #28

It's the ultimate excitment, dalton! Cha May 2019 #41

BS is too Divisive.. Cha May 2019 #40

+1000 NYMinute May 2019 #50

Yes, we all know that BS' use Cha May 2019 #52

Oh thank you!! Thekaspervote May 2019 #64

You're Cha May 2019 #65

"Establishment" means "organization" Indygram May 2019 #67

So Progressive2020 May 2019 #69

Yeah.. and BS uses it as pejorative to his Cha May 2019 #76

Pragmatic Politics Progressive2020 May 2019 #72

All true - but the nomination's still Joe Biden's to lose sandensea May 2019 #78

I want an establishment candidate. We are in CHAOS right now. FUCKING CHAOS. themaguffin May 2019 #81

This time they want experience treestar May 2019 #85

Really? The establishment garbage again? Nuggets May 2019 #89

Experience And Change Progressive2020 May 2019 #90

Since when is dislike of a person Nuggets May 2019 #94

Post removed Post removed May 2019 #95

Grammar policing is rude leftofcool May 2019 #98

Establishment Progressive2020 May 2019 #96

Ah. "Establishment" means super delegates! The ones eating all the canapes. betsuni May 2019 #101

I agree with you leftofcool May 2019 #99

Change vs experience? They aren't mutually exclusive. comradebillyboy May 2019 #97

Obama isn't the president he turned out to be without Biden... Drunken Irishman May 2019 #100

Experience can bring about change. honest.abe May 2019 #106

Washington Post-Opinion: If the economy keeps its momentum, 2020 will be Trump's to lose Gothmog May 2019 #110

Most Believe Socialism Is Not American Gothmog May 2019 #111

Washington Post-Opinion: Voters aren't playing along with the media narrative Gothmog May 2019 #112

Gallop-Less Than Half in U.S. Would Vote for a Socialist for President Gothmog May 2019 #113